University Archives

Title: Colored American - September 30, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer stresses the importance of education, not only for children but for adults who grew up without this opportunity. Whether this education is gained from "Sabbath School," "Phoenix School," or a number of public schools set aside for African Americans, he urges them to take advantage of any means to gain education.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: children; education; elevation; enfranchisement; improvement; Phoenix School; school; teachers; youth

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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